Groups opposed to the proposed coalition between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) are to stage a protest in Bangor this evening.

Organisers said the main purpose for the event will be to stand in unity for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, women, Irish speakers and refugees, with a broader message of uniting in favour of an open community, without prejudice and hatred.

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That's it from this blog

I’m wrapping up this blog now. We’ll have the full story on the Daily Post site soon.

Picture of the protest organisers

Protest now over

These were some of the protesters at the clock in Bangor earlier this evening

Tory/DUP protest in Bangor on Monday night (Image: Arwyn Roberts )

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Performance for Ffion Angell

There will be a post-rally discussion. The protest today may have been brief but those who spoke are now on the record as being against a Tory/DUP deal.

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Irish language activist

The protest is continuing and speakers are taking turns to denounce a deal between Tories and the DUP.

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Labour Party rep now speaking

More than 50 people are at the protest in Bangor:

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More images from the protest

Eryl has taken these pictures from the protest in Bangor:

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DUP should have 'no role in governing of Wales'

Hywel Williams has told the crowd at the protest that DUP, who are considered right wing, should have “no role governing Wales”.

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Aaron Wynne is a newly elected Conwy Councillor

The speakers at the protest have started

Hywel Williams is the Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon:

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Cross-party opposition to Tory/DUP deal

Plaid and Labour members are both against a deal between the Conservatives and the DUP.

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Rally starts with a song

There are roughly 50 people there. It’s a lovely evening for a protest to be fair.

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Singing at the protest

They are waiting for the speakers to start:

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Placards at the rally

I do like a good placard. Critics say the Tories should not form a confidence and supply system with the right-wing DUP.

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50 people at the protest

Around 50 people are sitting around as the Bangor town clock strikes 7pm. No sign of any speakers yet, reports Eryl.

Police and a medic are keeping a discreet eye on the gathering.

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Reporter Eryl Crump is at Bangor

Our reporter Eryl Crump is at the protest in Bangor, where roughly 50 people are expected to show up and protest against a role for the DUP in Government.

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DUP blocking same-sex marriage law in Northern Ireland

The Democratic Unionists should stop using a controversial Stormont voting tactic to block the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.Mr Varadkar said he told DUP leader Arlene Foster “very clearly” in their meeting last week that her party should discontinue its use of the petition of concern.Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK and Ireland where same-sex marriage remains outlawed.